JERUSALEM

capital of The State Of Israel

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (pictured on the right) is built over the site where Jesus was  crucified, buried and resurrected.  Most people arrive here after walking down the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus followed as he carried his cross. The church, built at the beginning of the Byzantine era, is a focal point for Christian pilgrimage.
The Dome of the Rock (pictured below)  is one of Jerusalem's most  famous symbols. A golden dome whose majestic proportions can be viewed from several vantage points around the city. The Mosque was built in the 7th century by the Umayyad Khalif Abed el-Malik, on the site of the destroyed Jewish Temple. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful examples of Muslim architecture.

The Biblical Zoo - One of the most  pleasant surprises in Jerusalem is its wonderful zoo. The zoo is set in a remarkable landscape, and offers a wonderful day out for both adults and children alike.

Mea Shearim is an ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood where time has stood still. The inhabitants have not changed their dress or way of life since the foundation of the neighborhood in 1875. 

 You may like to pay a visit to Israel's parliament - The Knesset. The building, completed in 1966, was designed by Yosef Klarvin and funded by Baron James de Rothchild, and has 120 members.

The Hadassah hospital houses the world renowned Chagall Windows.

Jerusalem Parks- There are some beautiful parks in Jerusalem. Independence Park in the Center of Town has recently been landscaped, and now has running streams. The Botanical Gardens on The Givat Ram University campus has plant species from all over the world and makes for an extremely pleasant afternoon's stroll. Liberty Bell Gardens offers recreational facilities such as roller skating and basketball, as well as a puppet theatre in a train. Gilo Park  has an extensive adventure playground for children. Entrance is free.

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